It is here, that dreaded time of year when the “sniffles” pay a visit. Before you have to call your doctor for an appointment, aim for prevention. The best way to fight the cold or flu is by being productively proactive. This reminds me of a saying, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of medicine”.
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: The Prophet said: “There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) Health and free time for doing good.” [Bukhari] Here are some tips on how you can fight the cold or flu, In sha Allah.

1. Think “Clean”
We tell our children to wash hands before and after eating, sneezing, coughing and so forth. So why do some of us forget the rule for ourselves? To keep the cold out of your home, wash your hands as soon as you get home. Get everyone in the household to get into the same habit.
Use an antibacterial spray to wipe door knobs in your home and common areas. Many aerosol sprays on the market kill 99.9% of the flu virus. If someone in your home has it, it…

Time is limited. Death is certain. However, our intention to live a productive life and to serve Allah and His creation will itself be enough to count as a positive action.
If you study the seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad ) with specific focus on his daily and regular routines, it is an eye-opener. How meticulous he was in planning every aspect of his day; how he prioritized tasks; how serious he was about keeping his word and how he kept his speech precise and not indulging in idle talk. He was the best of creation, Khayru-l-Khalq, and it is natural we should learn from his example. Below are five lessons on time-management that we can draw from the Prophet’s enormously productive and purpose-driven life. 1. Be an Early RiserThe Prophet said: “O Allah, bless my nation in their early mornings (i.e., what they do early in the morning).” [Ibn Majah]
Schedule your important tasks earlier in the day, especially those which require mental exercise, and watch the barakah (blessings) from A…